Classes & Workshops

Learn to Letter (and Illustrate) with Ren!

Virtual Learning through Zoom

As we continue to practice social distancing, I am now offering an online learning experience with my Private Virtual Lessons with Ren! I’ve worked to create a customized learning plan so my students may still receive a personalized experience through the use of Zoom and email communication.

My scheduled workshops are listed below with descriptions, and many of them are a virtual class experience through Zoom. These are a structured group class, with learning PDF documents sent through email and suggested art materials.

Now offering classes through Zoom in:

What to Expect in a Workshop

I adore teaching!! It’s my first love, as I have a degree in Art Education, and I’ve been instructing children since I was a teenager (picture a 16-year-old teaching preschoolers on tiny skis — total madness). I am so grateful that I am able to marry my passions, lettering and teaching, by hosting workshops in Eastern Pennsylvania (and now, online)!

When attending a Ren & Ink workshop, you’ll have the experience of a real art class, but explained simply in terms you can understand. I hold no secrets back — you will learn all my tested and approved techniques to successfully illustrate or letter amazing work! Think of me as your art coach, your sensei, your Yoda. Your wins are my wins.

My main goal as your instructor is to have you walk away with newly learned skills and a new obsession! Can’t wait to have you in class.

Lauren is a talented artist but also has the ability to translate her love for her craft to teach it to others. I thoroughly enjoyed her Intro to Brush Lettering workshop and I'm looking forward to the next level!

NicoleBrush Lettering Intro Student

Upcoming Workshops

June 2020

June 9, 2020 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Students will learn techniques in the art of hand lettering, focusing on a script calligraphy style. The methods taught during this class will focus on building up the structure of letters by drawing them using tools at home — no fancy pens or ink necessary! These skills are great for personalizing anything from small cards to large signs. This is an intro class, but even past students of our Intro to Brush Lettering workshop will learn new techniques to build on their knowledge. PDF downloadable alphabets are included for reference and practice, along with a guide for the final project.

July 2020

July 6, 2020 - July 10, 2020 • 9:00 am

Banana Factory Arts Center, Bethlehem PA

AM Teen & PM Pre-Teen Sessions

Young artists will put their creativity into motion as they master fundamental animation principles while learning about storyboarding techniques, exploring digital animation techniques and discovering how to animate their own creations.

Pricing on BF Website // iPads and Apple Pencils provided for classroom use. Students are responsible to bring in portable USB drives to class in order to take home files of their artwork.

July 13, 2020 - July 17, 2020 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Banana Factory Arts Center, Bethlehem PA

PM Pre-Teen Session

Students will learn to use the iPad Pro with the Apple pencil in a digital drawing app (Procreate), creating original illustrations with custom color palettes, textures, and brushes. The students will complete a colorful food illustration, a character illustration, a detailed Mandala design, and personal projects that let their creativity shine.

Pricing on BF Website // iPads and Apple Pencils provided for classroom use. Students are responsible to bring in portable USB drives to class in order to take home files of their artwork.

July 20, 2020 - July 24, 2020 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Banana Factory Arts Center, Bethlehem PA

AM Teen Session

Learn the beautiful art of hand lettering and modern calligraphy! Students will be well on their way to lettering everything from art pieces to bullet journals and more. The class will start with the anatomy of a letter, various styles of letters and creating a work of hand-lettered art using their name or favorite quote.

August 2020

August 10, 2020 - August 14, 2020 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Banana Factory Arts Center, Bethlehem PA

AM Pre-Teen Session

Learn the beautiful art of hand lettering and modern calligraphy! Students will be well on their way to lettering everything from art pieces to bullet journals and more. The class will start with the anatomy of a letter, various styles of letters and creating a work of hand-lettered art using their name or favorite quote.